What is the cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

The cheapest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa is to drive which costs $3 - $5 and takes 20 min.

What is the fastest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

The fastest way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa is to taxi which takes 20 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Petaluma and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Petaluma and arriving at Santa Rosa. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 30 min.

Is there a direct train between Petaluma and Santa Rosa?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from SMART Petaluma Downtown and arriving at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 26 min.

How far is it from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

The distance between Petaluma and Santa Rosa is 15 miles. The road distance is 16.5 miles.

How do I travel from Petaluma to Santa Rosa without a car?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa without a car is to train which takes 26 min and costs .

How long does it take to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

The train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown takes 26 min including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Santa Rosa bus from?

Petaluma to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, depart from Petaluma station.

Where do I catch the Petaluma to Santa Rosa train from?

Petaluma to Santa Rosa train services, operated by SMART, depart from SMART Petaluma Downtown station.

Train or bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

The best way to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa is to train which takes 26 min and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $8 and takes 30 min.

Where does the Petaluma to Santa Rosa bus arrive?

Petaluma to Santa Rosa bus services, operated by Groome Transportation, arrive at Santa Rosa station.

Where does the Petaluma to Santa Rosa train arrive?

Petaluma to Santa Rosa train services, operated by SMART, arrive at SMART Santa Rosa Downtown station.

Can I drive from Petaluma to Santa Rosa?

Yes, the driving distance between Petaluma to Santa Rosa is 17 miles. It takes approximately 20 min to drive from Petaluma to Santa Rosa.

Where can I stay near Santa Rosa?

There are 264+ hotels available in Santa Rosa.

Petaluma to Santa Rosa - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa by train, bus (Amtrak), taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtowntrain Smart
26 min
Drive 16.4 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Petaluma to Santa Rosacar 16.4 mi
20 min
$3–5
Bus
1. Take the bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosabus Sonoma County Airport
30 min
$5–8
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Petaluma to Santa Rosataxi 16.4 mi
20 min
$55–70

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Petaluma to Santa Rosa.

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Distance: 15.3 mi
Duration: 26 min

What companies run services between Petaluma, CA, USA and Santa Rosa, CA, USA?

SMART operates a train from SMART Petaluma Downtown to SMART Santa Rosa Downtown hourly, and the journey takes 26 min. Alternatively, Groome Transportation operates a bus from Petaluma to Santa Rosa hourly. Tickets cost $18–55 and the journey takes 30 min. Three other operators also service this route.

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